(Also Known As: LA COCINA MEXICAN GRILL)
45 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60606
November 25, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations
Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BEANS AND RICE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES W...(+3 more)
August 26, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Found 3 large tubs of cooked beans in walk-in in cooler with no discard date/prep date. Instructed manager to date all TCS foods that's cooked ...(+1 more)
August 10, 2023• Short Form Complaint• 3 violations
Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)
July 7, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)
June 30, 2023• Canvass• 11 violations
Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (STEAK, RICE) WITHOUT THE...(+10 more)
May 26, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): REFRIED BEANS, AND A VARIETY OF TOMATO BASED SALSAS, AND RICE HELD FOR OVER ...(+1 more)
January 29, 2021• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN(+1 more)
June 17, 2020• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES....(+4 more)
April 30, 2019• Complaint• 9 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLIC...(+8 more)
June 27, 2018• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : 2-CUTTING BOARDS HAVE DARK DEEP GROVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PREP ALL POTS AND FOOD PA...(+2 more)
June 26, 2018• Complaint• 6 violations
Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 54.7F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HE...(+5 more)
February 21, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED PORK AND CHICKEN TAMALES IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO COOKED TAMAL...(+2 more)
June 9, 2017• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SLIGHT BUILD UP AT THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)
December 15, 2016• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 3-BUCKET CONTAINERS,APPROX 120-LBS OF COOKED PINTO BEANS PREPARED YESTERDA...(+4 more)
September 23, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS.APPROX 20 LBS OF EGGS AT 49....(+4 more)
March 24, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL IN ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.(+1 more)
January 13, 2015• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES INCLUDING ALL PREPARED A...(+4 more)
November 12, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AREA...(+2 more)
January 17, 2014• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF GREASE IN DEEP FRYER.(+4 more)
April 25, 2013• Canvass• 8 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE BULK PLASTIC BLUE BINS CONTAINING RICE LOCATED IN THE REAR HALLWAY.(+7 more)
November 5, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE COVERED, DATED OR LABELED.(+4 more)
November 22, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kep...(+2 more)
March 4, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)
September 17, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL BULK ...(+4 more)
Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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